A Bakers Dozen dreams

Birthday girl

Daniel's POV...

All actions station Becky could wake up any minute. Bella and I had already done the online shopping and everything was going to arrive totally gift wrapped in roughly an hour. I may have gone a little overboard but hey Bella also put things in the basket for her mummy. Breakfast was next on the agenda I knew as soon as Becky smelled it she would be up and at them.

 Hot chocolate was also on the cards as I know how much she loved it especially with cream and marshmallows. Bella was also excited I had secretly bought her a dress as a thank you for helping me with birthday plans. Less than 20 minutes We heard the sound of Becky walking down the hallway towards the kitchen. Bella and I had decorated the kitchen with light blue balloons and birthday banners. When Becky walked in we both shouted "Happy Birthday". She looked shocked she obviously didn't expect it let alone expect me to know about her birthday. 

We encouraged her to eat her breakfast and told her our plans for today. After breakfast we told Becky to get dressed and ready for the day. As she was in the shower the doorbell rang indicating that her presents had arrived. Once she was dressed Bella was quick to jump in her arms and pass her some presents. Bella wanted to give her the ones she chose first so I let her. Bella had decided to get Becky a keyring with a big daisy and a little daisy she said that it symbolised the two of them. I thought it was incredibly cute and really heart warming.

 She got some of her favourite chocolates that she secretly wanted to eat more than Becky would. Now it was my turn, I decided on a matching jewellery set earrings, necklace and bracelet. Her face was something to add to the memory bank she looked as though she loved them which I am incredibly happy about. I was so worried about her not liking them I kept second guessing every decision I made but her face said it all she appreciated my gesture. She had tears in her eyes when looking at the jewellery, I went over and hugged her and let her tears fall out. 

After the presents were done we decided to go for a walk in the park or well a slow one considering she was still on crutches but it meant that Bella could go to the playground and run around for a while, we could sit on a bench and watch the river. We could see both the river and Bella where we were positioned. Becky snuggled up to me as she was feeling a little on the cold side but not enough for us to be worried. Luckily I brought a blanket to wrap round her just in case. I held her legs on my lap and stroked the none casted one.

 Bella seemed to be having fun playing on with some other kids on the climbing frame. She then wandered over to the swings and I knew she wanted someone to push her so I told Becky what I intended to do. I went and pushed Bella on the swing she seemed to be loving it smiling away. 

Becky's POV...

This morning was one of the best birthdays I have had. Daniel stopped at nothing to see that I was happy I loved both his and Bella's gifts equally. Breakfast was delicious and the walk to the park was so lovely. I mean it took a while considering I can't walk very far but when we got there eventually it was lovely just to sit and watch the world go by. Daniel and I sat on a bench that you could see both the river and playground.

 Bella wanted to go and play so we said as long as you stay where we can see you its fine. I sat with Daniel for a while just snuggled up in a comfortable silence. I began to get a little cold not cold enough for either of us to worry but luckily Daniel was prepared with a blanket wrapped around my shoulders. 

Bella was having so much fun in the playground with the other children but she wandered near the swings looking back at us as she did. Daniel immediately said he was going to push her on the swing. It made my heart melt he was so loving and caring towards her and treated her just like his own. He really was a good dad and he didn't even know it. 

I felt funny though like I was being watched but I knew it wasn't Daniel as he was occupied with Bella. I felt incredibly uneasy but I didn't want to worry Daniel so I tried to forget about it. When Bella had enough we decided to go back to Daniel's and pack our stuff ready to go home today. I was a little sad about it but I knew we couldn't stay with Daniel forever. I mean I am sure if I asked to stay I know his answer would be yes especially if Bella begged him she seemed to be his weakness. Which I found rather funny. 

We were on our way back to our apartment after packing up our stuff from Daniel's. In the car Bella go her way and Daniel put on Katy Perry's Fireworks song, it was her absolute favourite she loved having a good dance to it every now and then. When we arrived home I felt funny again not feeling that I was being watched but I noticed that my door was open slightly. I was mid way through a panic attack when Daniel opened the door fully and I saw Mr and Mrs Jones there holding a big birthday cake. 

I had to hold my chest to ground myself. I thought someone was in my home that set out to harm me. This was a lovely surprise but I needed  warning so I didn't fully hyperventilate. Bella ran in to hug David while Amanda and Daniel rushed over to make sure I wasn't going to pass out. Daniel told me he felt horrible and didn't mean to make me worry so much. I felt bad as well it wasn't his fault that I was on edge today and the fact that I didn't tell him probably didn't help him much. 

Once I was sure I was calm I went and joined David and Bella. We had some food and played some board games. It was just how it usually was before I met Daniel but this time he was here too which made me feel even better. David and Amanda offered to take Bella to there house tonight to give me a break which I appreciated, not that Bella wore me out but I think they sensed that I wanted a little alone time with Daniel. 

Daniel's POV....

Mr and Mrs Jones offered to take Bella home with them tonight to give Becky a break. I knew exactly what they were trying to do. Not to say I wasn't opposed to spending intimate time with Becky but I didn't want to rush her into anything she wasn't ready for. If this night was us simply snuggling up in front of the TV I would still be happy either way. We said goodbye to them I kissed Bella on the forehead when she was in David's arms clearly already tired with her little backpack with her Pyjamas in. Becky did the same but also told her to be a good girl. 

Once they left Becky and I sat on the sofa under a blanket cuddling watching the notebook. When it was finished Becky said she was going to go for a shower and said I could get ready for bed if I wished so I did. I then climbed into bed waiting for her. When she emerged from the bathroom she was only wearing a towel, surely because she forgot to take any clothes in with her. She came near my on the bed and gave me a long passionate kiss.

 The kiss grew deeper and she then fisted her hand into my hair. I was already in my boxers as I was already in bed so nothing had to come off. I asked her if she was sure I stopped the kissing and touching to make sure this was what she wanted. She replied by pulling me back in for a long kiss. That was all I needed.

 Afterwards we were snuggled up together under the covers feeling amazing. She was obviously worn out as she had fallen asleep already. I felt like it was my birthday not hers. I felt special having her in my arms meant the absolute world to me. I knew that she was it for me. I know we hadn't known each other long but I saw a future with her and Bella. 

I already considered Bella as my daughtered she may not be mine biologically but she was mine either way. I wanted to be Bella's dad and maybe one day Becky's husband. I wanted a family with her a few more children a dog a big house. My dreams now involved her completely and I couldn't see any of it happening without her being a part of it. 

As I was staring at her sleeping form (not in a creepy way) I noticed what seemed to be a scar on her stomach it wasn't from a C-section as she gave birth to Bella naturally so I was confused at what might have been the cause of it. It looked painful, I wanted to ask her about it but I knew now was not the time nor the place to do so. I just hope the closer we get the more she will share about her past and lean on me more for support.